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CAFAmerica Offers Vehicle for Humanitarian Relief Efforts in Japan

Strategic Insights

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A magnitude-8.9 earthquake has struck Japan's northeastern coast, triggering a massive tsunami, killing an estimated 1,000 people, and leaving millions without electricity. CAFAmerica, a member organization of the Charities Aid Foundation international network, has announced that it will offer assistance to Japanese humanitarian relief efforts. The organization is compiling a list of international organizations providing services and support to the communities impacted by the tragedy, including the IFRC, Oxfam UK, Doctors Without Borders, and Christian Aid.

Key Takeaways:

  • CAFAmerica will provide a vehicle for concerned Americans to assist Japanese humanitarian relief efforts in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami.
  • The estimated death toll is 1,000 people, with the number of casualties expected to rise dramatically.
  • The earthquake and tsunami have affected northern coastal cities such as Sendai, Ofutano City, and Onahama, with fires breaking out at power stations, oil and gas facilities, and residential areas.
  • CAFAmerica currently works with a number of international emergency response and relief organizations, including the IFRC, Oxfam UK, Doctors Without Borders, and Christian Aid.
  • The organization is compiling a list of international organizations providing services and support to the communities impacted by the tragedy.
  • CAFAmerica makes over $40 million in grants to charities in 76 countries around the world.

Statistics:

  • Estimated death toll: 1,000 people
  • Magnitude of the earthquake: 8.9
  • Number of aftershocks: 1 (6.2 magnitude)
  • Number of bodies recovered in Sendai: approximately 300
  • Number of cities affected by the earthquake and tsunami: multiple, including Sendai, Ofutano City, and Onahama
  • Number of countries supported by CAFAmerica with grants over $40 million: 76
  • Number of organizations currently working with CAFAmerica: multiple, including the IFRC, Oxfam UK, Doctors Without Borders, and Christian Aid

Sources:

  • CAFAmerica, Alexandria, VA

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